Unloved Unwanted Unstoppable (Seraphina and Dominic) novel Chapter 12

Chelsea nodded. "It did. I was just about to show you. It's an absolute masterpiece."

With that, she instructed an employee nearby to open a large box.

Inside lay a stunning gown.

It was crafted from smoky-gray silk satin, the bodice adorned with a dense array of crushed diamonds. Under the lights, it looked as though the Milky Way had cascaded onto the fabric.

Chelsea handed the dress to Seraphina, her eyes full of admiration. "This dress is truly spectacular. I've navigated the fashion market for years, and I've never seen anything that could even compare..."

Before she could finish, a sharp gasp echoed from behind them.

Lauren's eyes were fixed on the gown, her pupils dilated with absolute awe.

"Is this... The Starry Feast!"

The Starry Feast was the crowning achievement of the top-tier designer Amie from five years ago. Lauren had been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it on an exclusive private network back then. Its breathtaking beauty had been etched in her memory ever since.

She never imagined she would actually see the real thing here today.

"It's so beautiful..." she murmured, turning to Dominic. "Dominic, this one is infinitely more elegant and stunning than the last one... It would be perfect for the exhibition gala."

Lily's eyes lit up as well when she saw the sparkling dress.

She turned her head, shooting Seraphina a spiteful glare, and shouted, "This dress is perfect for Lauren! Lauren looks pretty in everything! Not like Mom, who looks ugly no matter what she wears!"

She tilted her chin up high as she said this, still throwing a tantrum because her mother had ignored her earlier.

A dull ache throbbed in Seraphina's chest. She took a deep breath, refusing to look at them.

Chelsea's expression darkened.

"This gown is not for sale. It's an exclusive piece, custom-made for a private client."

Chelsea closed the lid of the box. "I'll say it again. This dress is tailored specifically for a client. The measurements, the cut, the proportions—everything is based on her exact specifications. Even if you bought it, no one else could fit into it."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Lauren. "Even if you wanted to wear it, you don't have the curves to pull it off. So, miss, you can stop making a fuss."

Lauren's face instantly flushed a bright red.

Chelsea didn't spare them another look. She picked up the box herself, linked arms with Seraphina, and headed for the exit. "Come on, Seraphina. Let's go."

From beginning to end, Seraphina never looked back.

Lily's shrill cries echoed behind them, a mix of anger and grievance. "Mom is a big bad guy! You're a wicked woman! I'm never talking to you again!"

Seraphina acted as if she hadn't heard a thing, maintaining her poised stride as she walked toward the elevator with Chelsea.

Watching Seraphina's retreating figure, an inexplicable, unprecedented stir ignited in the depths of Dominic's eyes.